John Mitchell (labor leader)
John Mitchell (February 4, 1870 – September 9, 1919) was a United States labor leader and president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1898 to 1908.
John Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| 5th President of the United Mine Workers | |
| In office 1898–1907 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Ratchford |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1870 Braidwood, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 1919 (aged 49) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Labor leader, civil servant |
| Known for | President, United Mine Workers of America |
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